The Red Scare: Fear and Suspicion in America
An educational worksheet for Grade 9 Social Studies students covering key aspects of the Red Scare in U.S. History, including causes, figures, and impacts.
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The Red Scare: Fear and Suspicion in America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers the Red Scare period in U.S. History.
1. What was the primary fear that fueled the Red Scare in the United States?
A global economic depression
The spread of communism and radical ideologies
Another world war
Environmental collapse
2. Which Senator became a prominent figure during the second Red Scare, known for his aggressive anti-communist investigations?
Hubert Humphrey
Joseph McCarthy
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
3. The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigated alleged disloyalty and activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and organizations suspected of having communist ties.
4. The Rosenberg trial involved Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were accused of passing atomic secrets to the Union.
5. The Hollywood Ten were a group of film industry professionals who testified willingly before HUAC, denying any communist affiliations.
True
False
6. The term 'McCarthyism' refers to the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence.
True
False
7. Briefly explain one significant impact of the Red Scare on American society or culture.
Match each term with its correct description.
8. Red Scare
a. A fear of communism and radicalism in the US
9. Blacklist
b. A list of people who were not hired due to suspected communist ties
10. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
c. Executed for espionage during the Red Scare